
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 (74 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Providence.


Paragon Mill

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47 Sheldon St

Wayland Manor Apartments

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583 Charles St

65 Preston St, Unit 3

Westwood Manor

Charles Landing

Westfield Lofts

52 Canton St
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FOUND Study College Hill

22 RARITAN Ave, Unit 3rd Unit

University Heights Apartments

Strive Lofts

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150 Acorn St, Unit 1

60-60 Taft Ave

53 Bancroft St

280 Benefit St

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150 Acorn St, Unit 1

85 Pekin St, Unit 3
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25 Fallon Ave, Unit 1

266-270 Wickenden St

The Plant

The 91 Lofts

Tempo

FOUND Study College Hill

Lockwood Plaza Apartments

Alumni East Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes
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101 Hillside Ave.

22-24 Pocasset Ave

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

530 Broadway

40 Jones St

12 Piedmont

296 Benefit St.

Wanskuck Mills

The Alice Building

378 Benefit St
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123 Cottage St.

East Shore Apartment Homes

110 Capital St

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26 Winsor St, Unit Beautiful one bed apartment

126 Washington St

Residences at Woodlawn

122 Englewood Ave

Newport Avenue Apartments

Park Place Navarino LLC

115 Waterman Ave, Unit 2
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Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Studio Apartments | $1,976 | $742 | $3,599 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $750 | $4,500 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,205 | $6,573 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,550 | $7,854 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,227 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Providence, RIPopulation: 179,335
Ranked #144
in US Census Population by City
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Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Providence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Providence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Providence is under $1,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is 84 Spring St which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Providence costs $5,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Providence?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 135 regular apartments in Providence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Providence?
Cheap apartments in Providence have an average cost of $435 which is $4,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
Expert Rental Resources
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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence
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I’m April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Export for Providence, RI. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. It is a bustling city with a small-town New England vibe.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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